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Baseball is a game played between two teams consisting of nine players each. The object of the game is to score more runs (or points) than your opponent. The game is played with a small, leather ball and wooden bats. All the players in the "field" wear leather gloves. The field is actually a diamond consisting of grass and dirt with four "bases." A pitcher from one team throws the ball and a batter from the opposing team attempts to hit it. There are nine innings in a regulation game. An inning consists of each team getting a chance to hit the ball and score runs before making three "outs." Baseball is played throughout the world. In the United States, professional baseball, called the major...
Baseball is a game played between two teams consisting of nine players each. The object of the game is to score more runs (or points) than your opponent. The game is played with a small, leather ball and wooden bats. All the players in the "field" wear leather gloves. The field is actually a diamond consisting of grass and dirt with four "bases." A pitcher from one team throws the ball and a batter from the opposing team attempts to hit it. There are nine innings in a regulation game. An inning consists of each team getting a chance to hit the ball and score runs before making three "outs." Baseball is played throughout the world. In the United States, professional baseball, called the major leagues, is played in large stadiums. There are two leagues--American and National. A major-league season runs from April to October, with each team playing 162 games. It concludes with the World Series, where the best team from the National League plays the best team from the American League to decide the champion. There are references to baseball from the 1700s, but the game was not played in the United States until the late 1800s. The first pro team was formed in 1869. The National League was founded in 1876 and the American League in 1901. The first World Series was played in 1903. Baseball is played by people of all ages at numerous levels, including Little League, Babe Ruth League, High School, College and Minor League.
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In politics, Chicago way is American way
The Swampby Frank James Chicago is once again drawing fire from Republicans who have seemingly convinced themselves that they have to run not only against Sen. Barack Obama but against an entire city. Sen. John McCain, for instance, has recently gone......Tags: Tony Rezko, Corruption, John McCain, Nelson Algren, Values
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Dice-K takes no-hit bid into 7th inning, Red Sox beat Rays 2-0 in ALCS opener
AP Sports WriterST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) _ Daisuke Matsuzaka's brilliant escape act bewildered Tampa Bay and put the Boston Red Sox on top in the AL championship series. Matsuzaka took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning and worked out of trouble all game, pitching...Tags: Jonathan Papelbon, Jason Varitek, Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox
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Beltran for Cano? Right. Sure. Maybe throw in A-Rod?
On the Mets beatWhy, why, why would the Mets think of trading Carlos Beltran for the Yankees' Robinson Cano, as "internet rumors" have suggested? Because they want to have a huge hole in centerfield rather than an easily filled one at second base?......Tags: Carlos Beltran, All Stars, New York Mets, Alex Rodriguez, Major League Baseball
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Obama: McCain mortgage plan ill-advised
The Swampby John McCormick, updated DAYTON, Ohio - Sen. Barack Obama once taught constitutional law, but his lecture today was again primarily on economics, and he made clear that he does not like the new homeowner assistance plan being pushed by......Tags: Minor League Baseball, John McCain, Constitutional Issues, Homes, The White House
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Dodgers vs. Phillies
PHILLIES LEAD SERIES 2-0 (Best of 7) *–if necessary Friday: PHILADELPHIA 8-5 Sunday: Phi. (Jamie Moyer 16-7) at L.A. (Hiroki Kuroda 9-10), 7:22 Monday: Phi. (Joe Blanton 4-0) at Los Angeles (TBA), 7:22 Wednesday: at Los...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Jamie Moyer, Hiroki Kuroda, Major League Baseball
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Cubs' loss good
Top 10 reasons why it's good the Cubs went out in the first round of playoffs: 1. Fewer hangovers. 2. Good practice for next year's letdown. 3. May get back the $500 I spent on a future playoff ticket. 4. Can finish those reports that were due at...Tags: All Stars, Kyle Orton, Major League Baseball
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Rays-Red Sox schedule
RED SOX LEAD SERIES 1-0 (Best of 7) *–if necessary Friday: Boston 2-0 Saturday's pitching matchup ++++++++++++++++++++ || TIME || 2008 || 2008 || TM || || PITCHER || LINE || W-L || ERA || REC || || Bos || Josh Beckett...Tags: Jon Lester, Multi-Sport Events, Tim Wakefield, Josh Beckett, Major League Baseball
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Phillies overmatch foe in all facets of game
There was a time when Nomar Garciaparra was just about the last hitter a pitcher wanted to see at the plate in a big situation. That time wasn't Friday, however.
Brad Lidge absolutely obliterated Garciaparra in a three-pitch mismatch at the end of Game 2...Tags: Philadelphia Phillies, Los Angeles Dodgers, Manny Ramirez, Major League Baseball
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Red Sox starter Daisuke Matsuzaka tops Rays
Chicago Tribune reporterST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — There's a maddening style to Daisuke Matsuzaka's success. It's not a form that's recommended for youths, but it worked Friday night for Matsuzaka and the Boston Red Sox. Despite early control problems, Matsuzaka held Tampa...Tags: Jonathan Papelbon, Chicago White Sox, American League, Major League Baseball, Injuries
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ALCS Game 1: Red Sox beat Rays
Tribune staff reporterThe Boston Red Sox have learned to accept Daisuke Matsuzaka's high-wire act over the last two years. Especially when the result turns out to be as impressive as it was Friday night in a 2-0 victory over Tampa Bay in Game 1 of the best-of-seven American...Tags: All Stars, Kevin Youkilis, Daisuke Matsuzaka, Major League Baseball, Boston Red Sox
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Allen's 25 points helps Celtics beat Cavs
AP Sports WriterLeBron James only needed two preseason games to get back into a groove. The Cleveland star scored 12 points in the first quarter, finishing with 15 in 13{ minutes on Friday night to help the Cavaliers open an early lead before the Boston reserves took...Tags: Lorenzen Wright, Multi-Sport Events, Bill Walker, Paul Pierce, Kevin Garnett
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Non-wood bats are safe
This letter is in response to "A close call at the plate" (Editorial, Oct. 5), which leaves the impression that youth baseball organizations are not fully engaged in keeping our participants safe. Nothing could be further from the truth. We at Little...Tags: Corporate Officers, Little League Baseball, Metal and Mineral, Injuries, Chicago City Council
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